Foerster graduated from Harrisburg Catholic (Bishop McDevitt) High School in 1955. She received her bachelor’s degree from Misericordia University and a master’s degree in education from Temple University. She obtained certification as a reading specialist from Penn State University.

She began her teaching career at East Pennsboro Area High School and taught biology for more than 20 years at Bishop McDevitt High School where she also coached Science Olympiad teams. During her teaching career, and even after retiring from teaching in 2002, she tutored students, judged local science fairs, obtained grants and developed tests for Science Olympiad competitions.

She was an active member of Holy Name of Jesus Church for more than 40 years. Her parish and diocese activities included religious education teacher, member of the Women of Grace, officer and committee chairwoman of the Holy Name Council of Catholic Women, presenter for Pre Cana marriage instruction, special supporter of Focolare Word of Life meetings, lector, and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

Foerster was a past president of the Committee of Catholic College Women. She volunteered in the community at the Visiting Nurses Association of Harrisburg and the Wildwood Nature Center. She enjoyed attending Bible study classes, attending retreats with the Deacons of the Harrisburg Diocese and with the Focolare Movement. She and her husband enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad. Their travels included Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Ireland, England and Germany.

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